Accounting Associate II

Since 2008, Workshops for Warriors® ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), a registered 501(c)(3), has provided quality hands‑on training, accredited STEM educational programs, and opportunities to earn third‑party nationally recognized credentials to enable veterans, transitioning service members, and other students to be successfully trained and placed in their chosen advanced manufacturing career. We are committed to rebuilding America's advanced manufacturing workforce, one veteran at a time, with a team of passionate, enthusiastic professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of those we serve, their families, and our country.

The Accounting Associate II position, based in San Diego, CA (this is a fully onsite position), contributes to the efficiency of the accounting department by managing daily accounting tasks, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, account reconciliations, and month‑end activities. This position provides support to the Accounting Manager, working with employees across multiple departments to maintain accurate, timely financial records and processes.

• Assist with accounts payable by acting as a backup for processing, verifying, and obtaining approval for invoices
• Assist with payroll by acting as a backup for payroll processing and check printing.
• Prepare 1099 forms annually.
• Prepare monthly credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and record journal entries for month‑end close, including depreciation, prepaid expenses, and other accruals.
• Assist with purchasing by acting as a backup for the procurement of program and operational supplies
• Prepare assigned balance sheet account reconciliation schedules.
• Post accounts receivable transactions.
• Perform work in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Assist with ad hoc projects
• Provide the required information on time and with a high degree of accuracy and transparency.
• Ability to work independently and multitask, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong PC skills, including solid experience with standard Microsoft products, especially Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers, and customers.
• Perform revenue close procedures, including revenue and deferred revenue journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analysis
• Prepare month‑end expense accruals and maintain a detailed schedule of accrued expenses to ensure expenses are recognized in the correct periods
• Work collaboratively with other members of finance to assist in preparing monthly financial reports and other management reports.
• Back up and relieve the front desk for breaks
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

This position does not have a relocation package.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a complex accounting environment; experience in non‑profit is a plus.
• Knowledge of Quick Books Enterprise accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Expert‑level Excel, including extensive experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, payroll support, and month‑end…